AAI/Spalding - Production Supervisor

Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Jefferson, Iowa

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Jefferson, Iowa
POSTED
20 days ago
Position Summary:

American Athletic, Inc has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor at its Jefferson, Iowa facility.

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations and employees within their assigned area to ensure a safe working environment. Ensures products are manufactured in accordance with standard operating procedures, resolves operational issues, fosters a continuous improvement culture, and drives efficient and timely completion of production schedules. 

About AAI/Spalding

 

AAI/Spalding is a leading sports equipment manufacturer and part of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

 

As the official supplier to USA Gymnastics, NCAA, YMCA National Gymnastics Championships, and a partner of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG), AAI is committed to advancing the sport through grassroots initiatives and a legacy of quality, service, and innovation.

 

Spalding, the world’s largest basketball equipment supplier and official backstop supplier of the NCAA, brings its renowned excellence to volleyball with premium products designed for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.

 

Our Jefferson, Iowa facility has been in operation and supporting our local community since 1954.

Specific Responsibilities:

Operations

  • Develop and manage production schedules for the assigned area, setting clear priorities to meet operational targets.
  • Coordinate, assign, and adjust employee work schedules to ensure staffing aligns with production needs.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing challenges to maintain workflow and product quality.
  • Evaluate departmental performance and implement initiatives that enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

Safety

  • Promote and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
  • Enforce company operating and safety policies and procedures.

Collaboration

  • Partner with Purchasing to determine material requirements and ensure timely availability of all necessary components.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to establish standard operating procedures and quality standards for each work cell.
  • Work closely with the Maintenance team to establish maintenance procedures for all equipment in assigned work area.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School degree or equivalent required. Associate degree in a related field a plus.
  • Solid manufacturing knowledge
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently
  • Strong computer and MS Office knowledge and skills
Minimum Job Experience Required:
  • 3-5 years of work experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
  • Management experience a plus.
Company Information:

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

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Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. is a global pioneer, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a number of iconic family apparel, athletic apparel, and sporting equipment brands including Vanity Fair®, Fruit of the Loom®, Spalding®, and Russell Athletic®. Each of our brands practice the relentless pursuit of better, by striving to create innovative apparel and equipment that fits well, feels great and helps make amazing things possible. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., actively seeks ways to be best-in-class in social and environmental responsibility in the communities it serves around the world.

Other major national and international brands include JERZEES®, Bike®, AAI®, Dudley®, Sherrin®, BVD®, Underoos®, Lofteez®, Bestform®, Lily of France®, Curvation®, Intima Cherry® and Vassarette®. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., and its brands are driven by innovation, market demands and a strategy clearly focused on meeting consumers' needs. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Corporate offices are headquartered in Bowling Green, Ky., with operations in 44 countries globally.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1851
WEBSITE
http://www.fotlinc.com/